Better had it beseemed thee to work Broidery, than to seek after another's husband.
"The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson"
Saemund Sigfusson and Snorre Sturleson
18. Brynhild in her bower was occupied in Broidery: she had people and lands around her.
"The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson"
Saemund Sigfusson and Snorre Sturleson
Ann, who was ever diligent, took less pleasure in idle dreaming; she would ever carry a book or some Broidery in her hand.
"The Complete Historical Romances of Georg Ebers"
Georg Ebers